Contingent

Price cut: $5K (6/15)

$174,900

26292 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

3beds

1,444sqft

$1,325/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in ----

2 Acres Lot

$167,700 Zestimate^®

$121/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Amazing viewsSpacious kitchenMany vinyl replacement windowsMain floor laundryMetal roof

Don't miss the rare opportunity to purchase an affordable, well maintained home in the country! Located between Sterling and Milledgeville, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, included a master bath that was remodeled in 2026, a large living room and spacious kitchen. This home also features a main floor laundry, convenient back porch with storage, metal roof and many vinyl replacement windows. You will also appreciate the large 2 car detached garage, 2 (MOL) acre lot, amazing views and blacktop road. This home has a Sterling address but is in the Milledgeville School District. The photo of the aerial map of the property is approximate and not a survey. The survey to create the 2 acre (mol) parcel should be completed very soon.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
Level: Main
Area: 165 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X15

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X10

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X11

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X11

Family room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 96 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8X12

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X12

Laundry

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 15 Square Feet
Dimensions: 3X5

Living room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 209 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X19

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator

Features

Basement: Crawl Space

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,444
Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 2 Acres
Dimensions: 400x220

Details

Parcel number: 05063000040000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Sterling

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $121/sqft
Tax assessed value: $47,233
Annual tax amount: $4,098
Date on market: 3/29/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$167,700

$159,000 - $176,000

$1,445/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/27/2026	Contingent	$174,900$121/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem
6/15/2026	Price change	$174,900-2.8%$121/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Price change	$179,900-2.8%$125/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem
4/27/2026	Price change	$185,000-4.6%$128/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem
3/29/2026	Listed for sale	$194,000$134/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603907 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$4,098 +3.6%	$47,233 +7.1%
2023	$3,954 +9.5%	$44,112 +7.9%
2022	$3,611 -11.7%	$40,878 -10.4%
2021	$4,087 +4%	$45,622 +6.1%
2020	$3,929 +6.2%	$42,999 +8.1%
2019	$3,699 +3.7%	$39,774 +1.4%
2018	$3,567 +2.9%	$39,233 +3.1%
2017	$3,465 -5.3%	$38,039 -5.8%
2016	$3,660 +5.9%	$40,377 +5.3%
2015	$3,456 -3.4%	$38,351 -3.2%
2014	$3,580 +3.6%	$39,632 +3.3%
2013	$3,456 +908.2%	$38,351
2012	$343 -86.6%	$38,351 -1.8%
2011	$2,558 -5.8%	$39,051 -4.1%
2010	$2,717 +3.5%	$40,720 +2%
2009	$2,626 +10.5%	$39,933 +9%
2008	$2,377 +5.6%	$36,642 +8.6%
2007	$2,252	$33,751 +6.8%
2005	--	$31,589

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61081

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Chadwick Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
7/10
Milledgeville High School
Grades: 6-12Distance: 3.9 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: 399

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.